Tiffin Middle School, 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, February 23
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Board members, including the administration, will review the agenda. The Board must approve any additions, deletions, or corrections.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
General Fund Report
February Forecast
Per Board Policy BDDH: Each person addressing the Board shall give his/her name and address. If several people wish to speak, each person is allotted three minutes until the total time of 30 minutes is used. During that period, no person may speak twice until all who desire to speak have had the opportunity to do so. The period of public participation may be extended by a vote of the majority of the Board, present and voting.
Additionally, we would request that individual students names and/or employees names not be mentioned. If you wish to state a Complaint about a particular employee, curriculum, or instructional materials, we ask that you please review Board Policies KL, KLB, KLD, and KLD-R and follow the steps contained in those policies before raising a complaint directly with the Board. Persons wishing to submit comments can do so by emailing tcs_boardcomments@tiffincityschools.org. The meeting will be publicly available via Facebook.
References: Board Policy
BDDH- Public Participation at Board Meetings
KL- Public Complaints
KLB- Public Complaints about Curriculum or Instructional Materials
KLD- Public Complaints about School Personnel
KLD-R- Public Complaints about School Personnel
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the consent agenda: Action by the Board of Education in Adoption of the Consent Agenda means that all Consent Agenda items are adopted by one single motion unless a member of the Board or the Superintendent requests that any such item be removed from the consent agenda and voted upon separately. Employments, where applicable, are contingent upon 1) Verification of education and experience; 2) Proof of proper certification/licensure; 3) Favorable results from a criminal records check.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following minutes, as exhibited:
1.29.2026: Regular Board Meeting Minutes
2.4.2026: Special Board Meeting Minutes
2.16.2026: Special Board Meeting Minutes
2.18.2026: Special Board Meeting Minutes
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Treasurer's reports, as exhibited.
Cash Reconciliation
Cash Summary Report
Current Period Outstanding Disbursement Summary Report
Dashboard
General Fund Report
Outstanding Checks
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.
2.5.2026: Records Retention Committee Meeting Minutes
2.12.2026: Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following retirements:
Middle School:
Mr. Jim Mason, effective at the conclusion of the 25/26 school year
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:
Krout:
Ms. Michelle Wise, effective 2/27/2026
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Interim Administrator:
Mr. Kevin Katafias, Interim Krout 2-3 Principal, Classification 3, Level 8, 2/24/2026 - 6/5/2026
Substitute Teachers:
Ms. Alyssa Bay
Ms. Amanda Schalk
Ms. Casey Reed
Ms. Cheyanna Ruffing
Ms. Miranda Ward
Mr. Sam Barker
Ms. Staci Campbell
Ms. Vicki Hartenstein
Home Instruction Tutor:
Ms. Kristie Fraught
Supplemental:
Mr. John Kihorany, Indoor Track Supervisor (No Stipend)
Mr. Michael Meadows, Track, Assistant Varsity Boys'
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Bus Driver:
Ms. Bambi Carr, Route 160 (AM & PM), 4 hrs per day, additional time: 1/4 hour per day for pre-trip and 1/4 hour per week for fueling
Food Service Substitute:
Ms. Sandra Fitschen
Substitute Custodian:
Ms. Katlyn West
Substitute Aide:
Ms. Amanda Schalk
Ms. Ashley Langley
Ms. Alyssa Bay
Ms. Casey Reed
Ms. Cheyanna Ruffing
Ms. Olivia Gifford
Ms. Sandra Fitschen
Pupil Activity Permits:
Mr. Aaron Simmons, Volleyball, Head Varsity
Mr. Javelle Eaton, Softball, Assistant Varsity (50%)
Coaching Volunteers:
Mr. A. Jack Allen, Track, TMS
Ms. Gracie Chester, Softball
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:
Middle School:
Tiffin Brake & Wheel, Inc. donated $200.00 to the TMS Power of the Pen.
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:
Tiffin Middle School:
Ms. Leslie Poignon, completion of PLTW course (Computer Science for Innovators and Markers), completion date: spring/summer of 2026, $1,500 (PLTW Grant)
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following leave of absence:
Ms. Beth Burd, 2/4/2026-3/20/2026
Ms. Rhonda Miller, 3/2/2026 - 3/17/2026
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve Statement of Purpose Budget Report(s) from the following student activity groups for the year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026:
Softball
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the NCOESC Mental Health Counselor Services for FY26, as exhibited;
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the Certificate of Estimated Resource, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the CCP partnership agreement between Tiffin Columbian High School and The University of Findlay, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Collect Bargaining Agreement for #571, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education adopt the board of education/governing board resolution authorizing 2026-2027 membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association, as exhibited:
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the NCOESC Foundation Contract FY2026, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the Records Retention Schedule, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the Resolution Accepting the Amounts and Rates as Determined by the Budget Commision and Authorizing the Necessary Tax Levies and Certifying Them to the County Auditor, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the overnight trip for Key Club March 13-15, 2026. The students will not miss any school. This trip is at no cost to the district.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Tiffin Middle School 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the February Forecast, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
Hold an Executive Session for one or more of the following matters to:
___X__ a. consider the appointment___, employment_X__, dismissal___, discipline___, promotion___, demotion___, or compensation_____ of a public employee(s) or official(s)___, or consider the investigations of charges or complaints against a public employee(s)___, official(s), licensee(s) or "regulated individual(s)"___; unless the person(s) being investigated of charges or complaints requests a public hearing;
_____ b. consider the purchase or sale of public property if the public interest would be hurt by the premature disclosure of the information;
_____ c. confer with the public body's attorney for the purpose of considering disputes if a court action concerning the dispute is either pending or imminent;
_____ d. prepare for, conduct, or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees;
_____ e. consider matters required by federal laws, or rules, or state statutes to be kept confidential;
_____ f. consider specialized details of security arrangements if the information could be used for criminal purposes.
____ g. no action taken.
Time in:
Return to open session.
Time out:
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Board of Education approves Mr. Greg Williamson as Superintendent starting 8/1/2026.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Board business meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The next regular meeting will be March 23rd, 2026 at 6:30pm in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.
CERTIFICATE
Section 5705.412, RC